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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,041.12, 364,258.68 and 156,615.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,041.12, 364,258.68 and 156,615.68 is: 216,059.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,041.12 : 364,258.68 = 156,615.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,041.12/364,258.68 = 156,615.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,041.12x = 364,258.68 × 156,615.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,041.12x = 57,048,620,864.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,048,620,864.10/264,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,059.61

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